Strong Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the Eastern U.S.; Hot Temperatures in the Northwestern U.S.

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rainfall will be possible from southern New England into the southern Appalachians. Additional heavy rainfall may also be possible along the Gulf Coast. In the Northwest, high temperatures are forecast to climb into the 90s to near 100 degrees. Heat Advisories have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Aug 8:10 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Smokemont NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am.  Areas of fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Areas Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog before 9am. High near 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Areas of fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Labor Day
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Smokemont NC
 35.58°N 83.34°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
7:13 pm EDT Aug 31, 2024
8pm EDT Aug 31, 2024-6pm EDT Sep 7, 2024
 
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